“Thirdly, let me remind you of a third chapter of the Rule, which recalls so vividly the crusading spirit. That particular chapter is full of the noise of battle. But it is no longer the battle against the Saracens, but against a more terrible enemy of the holy land, of our own souls. It bids …
As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up,knelt down before him, and asked him,“Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good?No one is good but God alone.You know the commandments: You shall not kill;you shall not commit adultery;you shall not steal;you …
Today, February 28, is the memorial of Blessed Daniel Brottier. Devotee of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Daniel was born in Loir-et-Cher, France in 1876. When his mother Herminie asked a very young Daniel what he wanted to be when he grew up, the child replied that he wanted to become Pope. Herminie replied …
“A second point emphasized by the Rule is silence and recollection as a necessary condition for a life of prayer. Active recollection, by which we put ourselves and keep ourselves in the presence of God, has always been regarded as the essential preparation for communion with God in the mystic life. Just as the Prophet …
Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?How can you say …
By Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. Photo by Andreea Alexandru grabbed from apnews.org. The provincial of the Order of Carmelites in Poland is asking for prayers for the brothers who have decided to stay in Ukraine to help citizens affected by the war. In a letter addressed to all brother Carmelites, Prior Provincial Fr. Wiesław Strzelecki …
“In order to appreciate better in what this training consists, let us consider in brief three points emphasised by our Rule. The introduction reminds us that many of the things in the Rule are common to all who bind themselves by the three vows, to lead a life of perfection. But it brings the Vow …
Today, February 26, is the memorial of Saint Victor the Hermit. Victor was born in Troyes, Champagne, France in the 7th century. He came from a pious well-to-do and well-educated Christian family. It seemed Victor grew up embracing the virtuous life. Even as a youth, he was already practising a high degree of prayer, fasting, …
People were bringing children to Jesus that he might touch them,but the disciples rebuked them.When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them,“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them,for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.Amen, I say to you,whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like …
By Marc Lester Jozsef Hallig, O.Carm. Carmel breaks ground for new spirituality center in Ormoc City, Philippines. In the photo are (L-R) Br. Marjune Caloring, O.Carm., Young Carmel Philippines Foundation Director Fr. Ken Ombrog, O.Carm., Prior Provincial Fr. Rico Ponce, O.Carm., Provincial Secretary Fr. Esmeraldo Reforeal, O.Carm., Carmelite Mission and Development Office Director Fr. Christopher …